Kolkha Village - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Kolkha is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Jhikatiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolkha is 256536. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kolkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barachatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolkha

As per Census 2011, Kolkha village has a total population of 1,257 people, consisting of 644 males and 613 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 599 illiterate residents. Additionally, 524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kolkha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kolkha

Kolkha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kolkha

Kolkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Kolkha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kolkha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolkha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kolkha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kolkha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kolkha village are given below:

FAQs about Kolkha